… Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, said Nujoma was a towering figure on the continent. …
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Emmerson Mnangagwa
Also known as: Mnangagwa · President Emmerson Mnangagwa · President Mnangagwa · Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa · Zimbabwean president
President of Zimbabwe whose cabinet has approved legislation extending his term until 2030, facing constitutional challenges.
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- February 2025
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday. …
Zimbabwean president pays tribute to Nujoma’s enduring legacy- January 2025
… The chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), president Emmerson Mnangagwa, has held discussions with SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi at State House in Harare ahead of the summit. …
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on Congo crisis amid tensions between Rwanda and SA- October 2024
… Its legal representative, South African law firm Mathopo Attorneys, describes linkages to Chivayo, a name dropper with proximity to Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa, as unsubstantiated, false and malicious. …
Ren-Form CC denies links to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo, threatens legal action- June 2024
… she said. “Sometimes you have to pay a bribe just to be allowed safe passage.” For years, Zimbabwe has experienced significant power shortages largely due to lack of investment in energy generation infrastructure, with the situation changing following President Emmerson Mnangagwa …
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare- March 2024
… Then our government’s true colours emerged this week when the US tightened sanctions on Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa and his inner circle over human rights abuses and anti-democratic actions. …
Namibia’s Friendship With Authoritarians Concerning- September 2023
… Geingob defended his congratulatory message for Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa saying those “aggrieved” by the outcome of the elections should lodge their complaints with the country’s institutions and systems. …
Zim Endorsement is Complicity- October 2018
• ROBERT ROTBERGWhen president Emmerson Mnangagwa campaigned in July for Zimbabwe’;s presidency, he promised to be a business friendly leader, and to return his country’;s economy to 20th century times of plenty and prosperity. …
Zimbabwe's Economy Is Collapsing: Why?- August 2018
• DAVID B MOOREThis is no way to end an election that promised to bring a bright new post-coup and post-Robert Mugabe dawn to a blighted Zimbabwe – 50.8% for Zanu-PF’s Emmerson Mnangagwa to 44,3% for the contending Movement for Democratic Change-Alliance’s (MDC-Alliance) Nelson C …
Will Zimbabwe's Messy Election Get Messier?- July 2018
… For the ruling Zanu-PF, the elections are crucial for legitimising president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reign, and restoring constitutionalism. …
A Vicious Online Propaganda War Is Being Waged Ahead Of Pivotal Zimbabwe Election
World & Region
Ramaphosa met Zimbabwean businessman wanted in SA unaware
The News
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 7 May
Ramaphosa met Zimbabwean businessman wanted in SA unaware
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
Zimbabwean white farmers pursue Trump lobby for land compensation
Zimbabwean white farmers whose land was seized during Robert Mugabe's rule are seeking help from Donald Trump's administration to recover $3.5 billion in unpaid compensation promised by President Mnangagwa, leveraging the US interest in Zimbabwe's rare-earth mineral deposits and the Trump administration's previous support for white farmers in South Africa. Some farmer groups have hired a Washington lobby firm with Trump administration ties to promote the compensation through US government support for debt relief and international financing, though the farming community remains divided on the strategy and some fear worsening relations between Washington and Harare.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 11 February
Zimbabwe cabinet approves bill to extend president's term to 2030
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to serve until at least 2030 by extending presidential terms from five years to two seven-year terms, with presidents chosen by parliament rather than direct vote. Constitutional experts warn a referendum is required for such changes and that amendments cannot benefit a sitting president, and legal challenges are expected.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe cabinet approves bill extending president's term limits
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030 by extending term limits from five to seven years and allowing two consecutive terms instead of one. Constitutional experts argue a referendum is required and point out such changes cannot benefit a sitting president.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →